TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

[0livia.pope]

Is the Freshfields WG automatic? I also received an invite

Freshfields WG invite!

 

[addy2004]

It’s not automatic, the email says ‘shortlisted’ so well done!

Is the Freshfields WG automatic? I also received an invite

 

[0livia.pope]

It’s not automatic, the email says ‘shortlisted’ so well done!

Thank you! Well done to you too!

 

[erderlylars]

For anyone who's done the macfarlanes assessment, is it just stj? On there practice test there's additional sections as well but the email seems to say just scenario

 

[Interested_In_Law]

Kirkland VI!

 

[Lola333]

Kirkland VI also

 

[phoebe.kennedy02]

in regards to recruitment cycles, when they say please wait a year before re-applying does this mean till the next recruitment cycle or the one after that-sorry if this is silly its my first cycle

 

[Heartofglass]

in regards to recruitment cycles, when they say please wait a year before re-applying does this mean till the next recruitment cycle or the one after that-sorry if this is silly its my first cycle

It will be the next one starting from around September-ish 2024

 

[AK001]

Out of interest, if I'm asked 'what is the role of a trainee at our firm' for a VI/AC, do I need to explain what they actually do and then draw a link to my skills, or should I just focus on demonstrating my knowledge of what a trainee actually does?

 

[flower]

anyone else waiting to hear back from Skadden?

 

[pb15]

Kirkland VI!

Kirkland VI also

Hey, can I just ask when you both applied? Thanks.

 

[VacayScheme]

Did anybody who applied to Freshfields *not* get the WG invite? I messed up my application so v surprised I got an invite if it's actually based on the app😅

 

[Therugbylawyer]

is this for the direct tc or vac scheme?

vac scheme

 

[0livia.pope]

Did anybody who applied to Freshfields *not* get the WG invite? I messed up my application so v surprised I got an invite if it's actually based on the app😅

I was wondering this too lol

 

[laby201]

Is anyone still waiting for HSF, Bird & Bird, and Reed Smith post-app?

Feels like I’ve been waiting for ages and seen others getting VI/AC invites. I’d rather have that PFO and just know than be constantly refreshing emails 😭

 

[legallyells]

I was wondering this too lol

I attended the Freshfields GROW Mentoring Insight Day a few weeks ago. They said they send WGs in batches as they get through the apps, so I wouldn't worry if you've not heard just yet

 

[Yesha.2]

does anyone know if Kirkland sends VIs in batches? I've seen a couple people having ACs already, I don't know if I should assume a PFO by now

 

[lawtrainee]

Out of interest, how many app cycles have people done?

 

[Mike Wazaoski]

Is Macfarlanes online assessment both situational and verbal?

 

[Futuretrainee!1!1]

could anyone with an HSF AC pm me